Farmersville officials have selected Angela Smith as the city’s next city manager, filling the municipality’s top administrative position following action by the City Council during its Monday, June 15 meeting. Council approved Smith’s hiring following an executive...
Whatever our political views, certainly we can agree we have the right to know how government is conducting business. How are taxpayer dollars spent? Who is influencing decisions? Access to information allows us to speak up and hold public officials accountable, while...
For over two decades, the Farmersville Historical Society has been hosting one of the most popular social events in the city - and this year will be no different. On Saturday, Feb. 29 at 11 a.m., the group’s annual Spring Luncheon will be held at Farmersville High...
Farmersville resident Bryon Wiebold has announced his candidacy for mayor. “I have always sought to be actively involved in any community in which we lived,” he said. “Such a conviction stems from my upbringing in small town Texas where everyone was your neighbor and...
A question remains for the Farmersville City Council to answer: When is the right time to ask residents to approve a home rule city charter that proponents say will enable the city to exert more direct control over its affairs? The city council, after a lengthy...
Area residents who have an affinity for shopping and chocolate might want to visit downtown Farmersville Saturday. In an effort to encourage citizens to shop local, the Farmersville Main Street Program is hosting Valentine’s on the Square Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m....
Farmersville will take the gridiron and court against new district opponents the next two years. The UIL released alignments for football, volleyball, and boys and girls basketball on Monday, Feb. 3. For the full story, see the Feb. 6 issue or subscribe online. By...
With the slight chance of sleet and snow tomorrow, TxDOT is urging DFW drivers to drive safely in winter weather. In a state as large as Texas, winter driving conditions can vary widely and change quickly. It is important for drivers to be prepared to handle...
State Sen. Pat Fallon of Prosper joins the Sunset Advisory Commission as one of four new appointments announced by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The other appointees are Senators Angela Paxton of McKinney, and Eddie Lucio of Brownsville, and public member Ralph Duggins of...
